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Patent GB-190110691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Coin-freed Apparatus for Delivering Gas or like Fluids.
Inventor: COX WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-23
Granted: 1901-12-31
Abstract: 10,691. Cox, W. May 23. Gas meters; delivery mechan i s m; registers.- In a prepayment gas or like fluid meter, the gas supply is controlled by a valve normally opened by the action of a spring 25 on a lever 20, which is depressed to close the valve by an arm 19 on a spindle 16. This spindle carries a pointer 17, indicating on a dial 18 the amount of unused gas paid for, and a pinion 15 engaging a cylindrical rack 14 on a nut 9. This nut is moved to the left to the closing position, by a screw-threaded spindle 10 driven by worm gearing from the arbor 13 of the meter counting- train 26, and to the right to the opening position by an eccentric pin engaging a hole in it and carried by a crank arm 7 on a spindle 5. This spindle is made in two detachable parts, and is operated by a ratchet-wheel s, the motion of which is retarded by a spring. The arm 19 and the spring 25 may be replaced by a single-toothed wheel or cam mounted on the spindle 16. Coin action; coin-discharging mechanism ; actuating-mechanism.-A coin, pressed through coincident openings in a p'ate d and a ratchet-wheel k, acts on the extension 4 of a catch-lever 2 so as to lift it clear of a stop-pin 3 on the ratchet-wheel. This wheel can now be rotated by a handle h on a spindle which carries the coin-pocket j, the ratchetwheel, and a plate m. As the coin rotates, it presses a lever u outwards, and causes a pin t to press a pawl p, pivoted to the plate m, into engagement with the ratchet-wheel s. This pawl is subsequently put out of action by a rod x secured, by a nut in the hole y, in the plate d, corresponding to the current price of the gas. A spring-pressed projection r engages notches q so as to retain the pawl in either position. The coin subsequently drops out of the pockets, and the lever 2 and pin 3 cause the handle to be locked with the two coin slots in register. Coin-slit closing-devices fraud, preventing.-If the coin fails to drop out of the pocket, it is stopped by the extension 4 from coming opposite the coin-slit in the plate d. This slit is thus closed by the ratchet-wheel k, so as to prevent the insertion of a wire to lift the lever 2 and allow the coin to be used a second time to operate the mechanism.
Patent GB-190112952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Shaping of Wrought Metal Tubular Articles and to Apparatus therefor.
Filed: 1901-06-25
Granted: 1901-11-02
Abstract: 12,952. Lake, H. H., [Stirling Co.]. June 25. Forging; forming wrought-metal tubular articles a method of forming wrought-metal tubular articles such as serpentine boiler headers &c. In the manufacture of a header, a rectangular tube 14 is placed over a mandrel 7 of the desired shape, and acted on by corrugated dies 1, 3, 5, 6, the dies 3, 6 being suitably operated, thus pressing and upsetting the tube to the shape of the corrugated mandrel. The mandrel may be cast hollow, with strengthening-ribs 10, and removed by breaking it to pieces with a bar, or may be of wood sheathed in metal, or may be built up in sections, or of any rigid construction, as described in Specification No. 12,928, A.D. 1901.
Patent GB-190113660-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: ALMEIDA GUITHERME JOAQUIM DE
Filed: 1901-07-04
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 13,660. Almeida, G. J. de, and Guimaraes, H. d'O. July 4. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, controlling.-Selfclosing valves are fitted at the connections between each section of generating-tubes and the steam and water drums or distributers to isolate the section in the event of a tube bursting. The valves may also be closed by hand. The lower valve casing has a removable plug for blowing out the section. The various tubes of a boiler of the " Belleville " type are connected to their junction boxes by tierods passing through the tubes. The lower tubes of each section are placed below the grate, to utilize the downward radiation of heat. The supply of feedwater is controlled by a float. Fig. 2 shows a boiler of the Belleville type embodying the various improvements. B, H are the isolation valves of one section. One form of the valve B is shown separately in section, to an enlarged scale, in Fig. 3. It is normally held open by a spring, but is closed by the pressure in the distributer when a tube bursts, the cross-bar g being normally disengaged from tho groove f in the boss uf the hand-wheel ; it may be closed by means of the hand-wheel when the cross-bar g is brought into engagement. The valve H is of similar construction. By closing the valve B, removing the plug R, and opening the valve H, the section may be blown through for cleaning. Fig. 6<a> shows another form of valve, which is normally kept open by gravity, but which closes upward by the pressure in the steam drum or distributer when a tube breaks ; it may also be closed by the hand-wheel and screw shown. The tubes are secured in their junction boxes by means of a central rod and nuts M, Fig. 9, with conical seatings ; the tube ends L bear against conical seatings in the sockets. The feedwater-regulator consists of a float in the chamber I directly connected to a double - beat equilibrium valve in the casing N, by which the supply of feedwater to the steam drum is controlled.
Patent GB-190118043-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Warp Stop Motions for Looms for Weaving
Inventor: HOLLINGWORTH EDWARD
Filed: 1901-09-10
Granted: 1902-07-31
Abstract: 18,043. Hollingworth, E., [Wymar, H.]. Sept. 10. L o o m stopmotions.-A warp stop-motion has a dagger 10, Fig. 3, pivoted to an oscillatory carrier 8 and normally held out of the path of a bunter on the lay by a pivoted arm 15, which is actuated by the warp stopmechanism. The carrier 8 is mounted on a pin 7, fitted to a stand or bracket 6, and has an arm 11 engaging with a stop lever 18 which serves to unlock the stopping and starting handle 4. An arm 12, having a curved portion 12<1> for engaging with the dagger 10 and a projection 12<11> resting in contact with the handle 4, is pivoted to the stand 6 and actuated by means of a spring 16 connected to the carrier 8. When the loom has been stopped, in consequence of breakage or undue slackening of warp, by the action of the dagger 10, carrier 8, and lever 18, the arm 12 is oscillated by the spring 16, so as to lift the dagger by means of the curved portion 12'; the dagger cannot then be struck a second time by the bunter, and the arm 15 can be returned into its normal position. An extension 12<111> on the arm 12 prevents the dagger from being thrown entirely out of operation. An electro-mechanical stop-motion, shown in Fig. 7, has a dagger 10<1>, pivoted to a carrier 8<1> which is normally held in the position shown by a spring 23. The dagger is supported by a pivoted arm 12, which carries the armature 24<1> of an electromagnet 24 ; the arm 12 is normally held in its raised position by a spring. A pivoted lever 26 has one end in the path of the stopping and starting handle 4<1>, and its opposite end engages with a pivoted latch 27 ; this latch has a shoulder which passes over the arm 12 when the latter is moved downwards. When the electromagnetic circuit has been closed, on breakage or undue slackening of warp, the dagger is allowed to fall by the oscillation of the arm 12, which is then locked by the latch 27. The dagger is then struck by the bunter carried by the lay.
Patent GB-190123552-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Safety Suspending or Retaining Apparatus for Lifts.
Inventor: WINTLE FREDERICK HENRY
Filed: 1901-11-20
Granted: 1902-07-17
Abstract: 23,552. Wintle, F. H. Nov. 20. Safety suspending-apparatus.-The lifting-rope K is attached by chains H to levers D pivoted in brackets B carried on the top of the cage. Between the cam-shaped ends E and curved plates C work guide-ropes G. Should the rope K break, springs F cause the cams E to jam and arrest the cage.
Patent GB-190123647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake and other Apparatus for Controlling the Speed of Bicycles and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: RICH LOUIS FREDERICK CHARLES
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 23,647. Rich, L. F. C. Nov. 21. Brakes; motor cycles.-Relates to brake or motor-controlling apparatus applicable to detachable or spring handle-bars for bicycles &c. such as those described in Specifications Nos. 18,029 and 23,646, A.D. 1901. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a hand-lever k, pivoted by a clip m to the detachable handle-bar, is formed with a bent convex end k<1>, which engages the end e<2> of a lever e pivoted on a clip g mounted on the fixed handlebar stem d. The end e<1> of the lever is bent round the stem d, and attached by a rod h to the brake &c. When applied to rotatable handle-bars, the lever e is pivoted on a support which is free to rotate in a socket formed parallel to the stem d in the clip g. The rod h may be attached to a slotted link, the ends of which are connected either to two brakes or to a brake and the motor-controlling apparatus. In another form, shown in Fig. 6, a handle k pivoted on the handle-bar is connected by a cord q to a rod r sliding in a guide s secured by a clip to the fixed socket b of the handle bar, and formed with a bent end r' to engage a crank lever e pivoted at g and connected to the rod h. A spring t retracts the brake. The guide a may be secured to the part a of the handle-bar, the end r<1> being made broad to allow for its revolution. The spring t may be dispensed with, and the end r<1> forked to embrace the lever e on both sides.
Patent GB-190125705-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Process for Making Ready in connection with the Printing of Illustrations.
Inventor: WEISE MAX
Filed: 1901-12-16
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 25,705. Weise, M., Sch³michen, E., and Leopold, P. Dec. 16. Muke-ready appliances.-Relates to a process for making ready in printing illustrations. A relief underlay is made by taking an impression from the block with printing-ink mixed with an adhesive material, such as resin, dusting the impression with colophony or other resinous powder, and subjecting it to a temperature of 30‹ to 50‹ C. to melt and blend the powder with the ink. The dusting and heating may be repeated several times, and the darkest parts may be intensified by applying printing-ink with a pen or brush. The printing-ink for making the impression may be made by adding resin and soft soap to ordinary printing-ink. These underlays may L- used on the impression cylinders. Underlays for the metal printing-plate or block may be made by powdering with resin and melting, as described, and then treating with powdered dragon's blood and melting. The deepest parts are then gone over with printing-ink, bv means of a brush, and the sheet then powdered with asphalt and heated The underlays may be coated with a solution of shellac or the like to protect them from turpentine or benzine used for cleaning the plate or block.
Patent GB-190201638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Joints.
Inventor: DOW CHARLES LA
Filed: 1902-01-21
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 1638. La Dow, C. Jan. 21. Harrows; rakes, horse and traction; haymaking; agricultural implements.-Teeth, tines, tools, or bars A of harrows, hay rakes, agricultural machinery, &c. are secured to channelled crossbars C of the frame by saddles or holders B and strong spring split rings D, which enter grooves in the cross-bars and bite against the bars A. The holder is formed with a notch b<1> to receive the end of the spring, and projections or stops b, b<2>, b<3> to limit its motion within the channel bar C. The stop b may be rounded to permit a limited rocking motion on the bar C, or it may be made rectangular to prevent rocking. The tool can be moved longitudinally within the holder by forcing back the end of the spring by means of a lever inserted in the slot b<1>. The ring is sprung into its acting position by a bent lever or rod which is caused to bear against the bar c as a fulcrum, and lift the end of the ring from below the bar into the notch c. In the modification shown in Fig. 14, the holder is recessed as shown at L to allow the tool to be turned and locked in the position shown in dotted lines. In another form, the holder and tool are made in one piece.
Patent GB-190202239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Jet and Spray Producers.
Inventor: EADE AMOS
Filed: 1902-01-28
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 2239. Eade, A., Eade, A. J., and Eade, T. E. Jan. 28. Nozzles; spray-producers. - A nozzle is so arranged that the nature of the jet or spray can be altered without changing the nozzle. A terminal 1, which is attached to the liquid-supply pipe, carries a stud 4 on which is mounted a cap 3. A hole 7 is provided in the terminal, and in the cap 3 a number of concentric holes 8 are formed. A washer 6 is arranged between the terminal and the cap, and is retained in place by engaging a flange around the hole 7 or a stud on the terminal or by other means. The holes in the cap are grooved in any suitable manner to give the required formation to the jet, or they may be screwed to receive spraying-nozzles. By turning the cap, a hole 8 in the cap may be brought into register with the hole 7, according to the character of the jet or spray required, and, by bringing an unperforated part of the cap opposite to the hole 7, the liquid may be cut off altogether. In another arrangement, the cap is replaced by a disc, which is connected by screws to a ring engaging beneath a flange on the terminal.
Patent GB-190203469-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Cleaning the Type of Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: WHITING JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-02-11
Granted: 1902-03-27
Abstract: 3469. Whiting, J. A. Feb. 11. Type-writers.-Relates to rotary brushing-apparatus for cleaning the type of type - writing machines, and is described as applied to the Remington machine. The brush C' is mounted on a shaft E<1> provided with a crank handle E. The shaft is supported in a frame comprising an open base B, through which thebrush projects, and vertical sides B<1>. Ribs H, cut away at J to form fingers K. are secured oeneath the base B. When the type are to be cleaned, the appliance is slid into the opening T in the ribbon plate or guard A, being held in place by the guiding ribs H, side spring L, and spriug hook P, which catches over the rear edge of the ribbon plate. The ribbon S is pushed rearwardly, clear of the opening T, by the fingers K. The type are then raised one by one to the impression point, and cleaned by the rotating brush. A wedge is inserted between the ribbon plate and the shifting rail, to prevent the ribbon plate from lifting. In a modification, an inclined and rearwardly extending bail connected to the ribs H ensures the pushing back of the ribbon, even if it has sagged below the fingers K.
Patent GB-190207074-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Mordant Process for Dyeing Turkey Red.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1902-03-22
Granted: 1903-01-22
Abstract: 7074. Imray, O., [Farbwerke vorm. Meister, Lucius, & Br³ning]. March 22. Dyeing.-In the mordant process for dyeing turkey red, the vegetable fibre, after being oiled in the usual manner, is introduced into a comparatively-dilute solution of a suitable salt or salts of aluminium. The salt chosen must not dissociate of itself in dilute solution, and yet must part with alumina to the oiled fibre ; for example, the normal acetate, formate, lactate, thiocyanate, or phthalate of aluminium, or one or more of these salts with an excess of free acetic, lactic, or formic acid, or acid aluminium sulphite may be used. The goods, in skeins or pieces, are then slightly rinsed and immediately introduced into the dye bath, which is made up in the usual manner with alizarin and calcium salts.
Patent GB-190207784-A (GB)
Title: Combined Collar and Front.
Inventor: BRADBURN WALTER STANNARD
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 7784. Bradburn, W. S. April 2. Collars; shirt fronts. - Collars 1 are permanently attached to loose shirt fronts 2 only for a distance of about three inches from the neck stud-hole 4 on one side, leaving the rest of the collar free. The object is to keep the front in position and to avoid creases.
Patent GB-190210810-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Pump.
Inventor: VENNESLA PEDER PEDERSEN
Filed: 1902-05-10
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 10,810. Vennesla, P. P. May 10. Annular-chamber type; revolving drums without vanes.-A rotary pump has an outer cylindrical casing a and an inner casing b, which are connected by a partition c and have inlet and outlet ports d, e communicating with a drum f. The drum is slotted to pass over the partition, and is revolved by a cranked shaft k. A slide l at the partition side of the drum prevents leakage, or the slide may be replaced by a projection on the partition engaging with a slot in the drum.
Patent GB-190212648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Kilns for Burning Bricks, Sanitary Tubes and the like.
Inventor: JENKINSON ERNEST
Filed: 1902-06-03
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 12,648. Jenkinson, E. June 3. Kilns.-In kilns of the Hoffmann type, for burning bricks, sanitary tubes, and the like, the waste or surplus heat from spent chambers is utilized for drying the green bricks or the like in the recently-charged chambers. To effect this, a hot-air tube or flue F is built in the roof of the kiln, and is employed as the means of communication between the chambers by the opening or closing of dampers L, which are fitted to every chamber, together with dampers J. Thus, when a chamber such as D has been filled with green bricks, the damper N, which communicates with the chimney chamber P, is opened together with the dampers in the tube F between the chamber D and the spent .chambers. The chimney draught draws the heat from the spent chambers through the bends and the tube F, and conducts it by means of a pipe K to the lower part of the chamber, the part in which the drying should first take place. When this has been done, the ordinary dampers or partitions are removed, and placed with the pipe K in the next chamber, the chamber from which they have been removed then receiving the heat from the burning-chamber, and so on.
Patent GB-190219610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing Off or Dispensing Aerated Liquids.
Inventor: FLETCHER JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-09-08
Granted: 1903-07-23
Abstract: 19,610. Fletcher, J. Sept. 8. AÙrated beverages, drawing-off.-T h e reservoir of aÙrated liquid is connected with the drawing-off apparatus so that the liquid passes up the tube d into the chamber a by means of the opening e, which is normally closed by the valve e<1> on the hollow spindle f, the spring f<1> keeping the valve pressed home. The hollow spindle h passes through a stuffing-box into the hollow boss i, which is provided with a groove j in which a projection on the spindle engages, enabling it to be screwed up or down. A collar l on the spindle bears against a spring which is coiled round the shoulder of the valve m<2>. The upper end of this valve shoulder is flanged, and engages a flange on the end of the spindle h, as shown at n. The hollow tube f passes through the shoulder and through the spindle h, and, by pressing against the fixed seating p<1>, communication between f and the chamber a, by way of the channel q, is cut off. The apparatus is worked as follows :-The handle k is turned, screwing the spindle h down and closing the valve m<2>. On continuing the downward motion, the valve p shuts, and then the valve e<1> opens, allowing liquid to pass from the reservoir into the chamber a. On reversing the direction of motion of the handle, the valve e<1> is closed. and then the valve p is opened, thereby reducing the pressure in the chamber a, and finally the valve m<2> is opened, discharging the liquid through the tube b.
Patent GB-190221521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stencilling Apparatus.
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
Filed: 1902-10-03
Granted: 1903-08-06
Abstract: 21,521. Burdick, C. L. Oct. 3. Stencilling-apparatus.-Relates to apparatus for stencilling cards, tiles, fabrics, &c. Fig. 1 shows a plan view. A pile of cards &c. d is placed on a table a against three or other number of guides b adjustable by slots and screws c. The stencil e is carried by wires o fixed in clamps n adjustably secured on arms m fixed in a series of screwed holes in a horizontal bar. This bar is mounted adjustably in a block q adjustably attached to a verticallysliding rod p moving in guides attached to the table. The rod p is weighted to depress the stencil on to the cards, and is raised by a cord passing over a pulley and down to a treadle. The cord may be operated by a cam &c. driven by power. The stencil may be arranged to contact with a blotting-arrangement, as described in Specification No. 20,940, A.D. 1900, or it may be dried by hot air or gas jets as described in Specification No. 7344, A.D. 1902.
Patent GB-190224795-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Raising the Printing Frame of Mimeographs and other Duplicating Devices.
Inventor: COOKE THOMAS HENRY DENNY
Filed: 1902-11-12
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 24,795. Cooke, T. H. D. Nov. 12. Copying documents &c.-Relates to means for raising the hinged stencil frame of a mimeograph or like duplicating-apparatus. The hinge at either or both sides consists of a plate C, fixed on the hinged frame A, and a plate F, fixed on the base B. A pin J engages a hole K in the plate C. The plate C is extended as shown at D, and formed with a hook or slot E for the attachment of one end of the spring R, the other end of which is attached to a screw pin or stud &c. P adjustable to any of the holes O in a lever L. The lever L is pivoted at B<1> on the base, and is formed with a hook which may be engaged with a stud S to hold it in operative position. The lever may be disengaged from the stud S, and thrown over to the rear to remove the tension of the spring. The plate F is bent outwardly at H to act as a brake, by engaging the plate C as the frame A is raised, and stop the frame without shock. A stop G is also formed on the plate F.
Patent GB-190225923-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Winding the Brass Bobbins of Lace Machines.
Inventor: WHITEHALL VICTOR
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-11-25
Abstract: 25,923. Whitehall, V., and Crewe, G. C. Nov. 25. Lace-bobbins, winding.-A large number of bobbins are wound side by side on a common spindle. The whole of the threads are carried under or over a common tension roller provided with a brake wheel A. Brake blocks B are carried by pivoted levers D having inclined ends D<3> between which works a wedge F loose on a spindle G. The wedge is forced towards the levers D<3> by a spring pressing on a collar G<3>. The spindle G may be moved, against, the action of the spring ; to regulate the tension of the threads, by means of a cam H<1> on the axle of the usual indicator. The cam incline H', which acts on a roller G<5>, is pivoted at H<3> and can be adjusted by a slotted pivoted stay H<4>, In the Provisional Specification it is stated that the winding may be automatically stopped by means of a second cam, on the indicator spindle, which acts on the belt-fork lever and at the required time shifts the belt. Means of inserting the threads into the bobbins at starting are also described. The threads are passed through a pair of fanshaped stays at each side of the bobbins, and, when adjusted to the correct distance apart, are dropped on to the bobbins.
Patent GB-190225959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Semi-rotary Pumps.
Inventor: ROXENDORFF AXEL FREDRIK ABRAHA
Filed: 1902-11-25
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 25,959. Roxendorff, A. F. A. Nov. 25. Oscillating-vane type of pumps, shown in vertical section in two planes in Figs. 2 and 3. The casing a contains a piston vane c rocked by a shaft b. A valve-box k is fitted between one side of the casing and the shaft, and contains a pair of suction valves d connected to the suction pipe f and a pair of outlet valves e connected to the outlet pipe g. The valves are hinged, and close by their own weight when used in connection with a vertical pipe, as shown, or with a horizontal or inclined pipe.